Description:
Marketing & Fundraising Manager
$90,000 including super and salary packaging benefits
Help make a difference to the lives of children from low socio-economic backgrounds who can’t read and face a bleak future without foundational literacy skills.
A values-based literacy organisation sharing the love of books and the habit of reading to children from generational illiteracy homes.
Work in a small but high-functioning team that values collaboration, diversity and respect.
This is a full-time role and is located in St Kilda rd. Melbourne.
The Fundraising and Marketing Manager role at Reading Out of Poverty Inc is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of the overall fundraising and marketing strategy for Victoria. This role will focus on the day-to-day implementation of fundraising and marketing campaigns, philanthropic grant writing, corporate giving, school and community based fundraising activities, and administrative support to ensure the achievement of key performance indicators and organisational goals.
You will recruit, empower and manage a small team of volunteer fundraisers to increase your overall impact.
THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Executive Director will be responsible for:
Assist in the implementation of fundraising campaigns across various channels.
Develop and execute the fundraising campaigns
Implementation the nurture and solicitation from individual donors
In conjunction with the Executive Director, be involved in the grant writing of applications to philanthropic bodies
Assist with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns across various channels including social media, email, website and public relations
Manage a small team of volunteer fundraisers and administration helpers to support your efforts.
THE CANDIDATE:
To secure this role the ideal candidate will have:
Strong marketing, communication and interpersonal skills
A proven track record in achieving significant revenue targets.
Extensive fundraising experience in the not for profit sector
Demonstrated ability to create and execute complex campaigns with multi-channel marketing
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You must be a self-starter, highly motivated, innovative and able to create & build up from the ground.
Demonstrate leadership skills and personality type to motivate and energize volunteers.
This is a great opportunity to join a cause you will be able to see with your own eyes, from the minute you walk in the door.
For further information on this role please contact Andrew Kay, Executive Director on 0419 201089.